NATIONAL UPDATES:
1.
GoI targets to replace all level crossings on NH by Over/under Bridges: The Union
Government of India is envisaging to replace all level crossings on National
Highways by Over/under Bridges. The replacement of all the level crossings on
National Highways by Road Over Bridges or Road Under Bridges will be executed
under the Setu Bharatam scheme. The whole replacement work will be executed by
Road Transport and Highways Ministry.
Note: Union Minister for Road Transport and
Highways: Nitin Jairam Gadkari.
2.
4th Global Ayurveda Festival 2020 to be held in Kochi: The Fourth Global
Ayurveda Festival (GAF) is scheduled to be held at Kochi, Kerala from 16 to 20
May, 2020. The theme for the five-day event is “Ayurveda Medical Tourism:
Actualizing India’s credibility”. GAF2020 is being organised by the Centre for
Innovation in Science and Social Action (CISSA). It will be the largest
Ayurvedic event ever to be held anywhere across the world. GAF-2020 will bring
together the world of Ayurveda wellness providers and it’s seekers to one
platform.
Note: Minister of State (IC) of the
Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy
(AYUSH): Shripad Yesso Naik.
3.
Bimal Julka is new Chief Information Commissioner: Former IAS officer,
Bimal Julka was sworn in as the new Chief Information Commissioner of the
Central Information Commission. The oath of office was administered by the
President of India, Ram Nath Kovind at an even in the Rashtrapathi Bhavan.
Information Commission includes 1 Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and not
more than 10 Information Commissioners (IC) who are appointed by the President
of India.
4.
Gujarat govt announces hike in payment of Anganwadi women: Deputy Chief
Minister Nitin Patel has announced (under rule 44) in the state assembly, the
hike in payment of Anganwadi women in the state. Anganwadi women will get
Rs.7800, Tedagar women will get Rs.3,950 and mini Anganwadi women will get Rs.
4400 with effect from March 2019. The payment of Anganwadi women will be
increased by Rs. 600 per month, while the payment of Tedagar and Mini-Anganwadi
workers will be increased by Rs.300 per month.
5.
Kareena Kapoor becomes new brand ambassador of Puma: German sportswear
brand Puma has signed Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan as its new brand
ambassador. Khan will be the face for
Puma’s soon-to-be launched collection of low-intensity training apparel
collection targeted at workouts such as yoga, barre, and pilates. Puma sells
performance and sport-inspired lifestyle products in categories such as
football, running and training, basketball, golf, and motorsports.
6. Lt
Gen Milind Hemant Thakur unviels renovated Animal Memorial in Bengaluru: LG Milind Hemant
Thakur (DG of Supply and Transport Corps of the Indian Army) unveiled a
renovated Animal Memorial for mules and horses of the Indian Army in Bengaluru.
Erected in 2006, the first of its kind animal memorial in Asia signifies the
pivotal role played by the mules and horses belonging to the Army Service
Corps. These army trained animals have rendered yeoman service in relentlessly
hauling war stores up the goat tracks of the treacherous Himalayas.
7.
Mizoram celebrates “Chapchar Kut” the festival of Mizos: The biggest and
most joyful spring festival of Mizos, Chapchar Kut is being celebrated across
the state. The festival is a public holiday in the state. Traditional bamboo
dance, Cheraw and other dances were performed at the main event, attracting
thousands of people.
Note: Chief Minister of Mizoram: Pu
Zoramthanga; Governor of Mizoram: P.S. Sreedharan Pillai.
INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:
1.
India sign Rs 1200 cr deal with US for missile protection suites for new VVIP
planes: India
has signed a Rs 1,200 crore deal with the United States to buy new anti-missile
protection suites for the two new Boeing VVIP extended range planes to protect
it from missile attacks. The two new VVIP Boeing 777 planes, to be code-named
as ‘Air Force One’, will be used to ferry the President and the Prime Minister.
The missile protection suites on the plane would provide it the capability to
fend off any missile attacks. These two planes are expected to arrive in India
by the middle of next year to begin the VVIP duties. A new 28-acre facility
will also be created at the Indira Gandhi International Airport for housing the
new Boeing 777 wide-bodied aircraft.
3.
Annual Festival of St Antony’s Shrine begins in Katchatheevu Island: The annual festival
of St Antony’s Shrine begins in Katchatheevu Island of Sri Lanka. The festival
began with the traditional flag hoisting ceremonies. St Antony is being
worshiped by the devotees as the patron saint of sea farers. The festival
celebrations also featured the participation of more than 3,000 devotees from
India. As per an agreement between the two governments, Indians are not
required to possess an Indian passport or Sri Lankan visa for visiting
Kachchatheevu.
3.
BRAC tops the list of top 500 Global NGOs: BRAC is an international development
organization that has topped the list of top 500 Global Non-Governmental
Organisations (NGOs). The list of the top 500 global NGOs of year 2020 was
released by Geneva-based organization NGO Adviser. The Bangladesh based
international development organization, BRAC has retained its 1st rank in the
list for the 5th consecutive year.
Note: Chairman of BRAC Global Board:
Ameerah Haq.
OTHER UPDATES:
SPORTS
1.
Badminton Asia Championships 2020 Shifted from Wuhan to Manila: The Badminton Asia Championships
2020 was scheduled to be held from April 21-26, 2020 in Wuhan, China. However,
because of being the epicenter of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the
event has now been shifted from Wuhan to Manila, in the Philippines. The
decision was confirmed by Badminton World Federation (BWF), headquartered at
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Novel Coronavirus outbreak has caused cancellation,
postponement or shifting of the several badminton tournaments as well as other
tournaments in recent weeks all over the world.
BANKING AND FINANCE
1.
Prashant Kumar takes charge as Yes Bank administrator: Prashant Kumar
(former deputy managing director and CFO of State Bank of India) has taken
charge as its administrator of Yes Bank. Kumar taking charge as the Yes Bank
administrator is in line with notifications issued by Department of Financial
Services and the RBI.
AWARDS AND HONOURS
1.
Irish Women Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara wins 2020 Pritzker Prize” Dublin-based Yvonne
Farrell and Shelley McNamara have been named as the recipients of the 2020
Pritzker Prize, the highest accolade for architecture in the world. This is the
first time that female duo has won architecture’s most prestigious award. Also,
for the first time, Irish citizens have ever picked up the prize. Before them,
only three other female have won Pritzkers in the past 41-year history of the
prize. Their work includes The Grafton Building of Bocconi University , Paris’s
Institut Mines Telecom building etc.
DEFENCE
1.
Indian Army organizes Self Defence Training for Women: A unit of Indian
Army has organized a Self Defence Training demonstration for Women with a theme
of “Stronger You Stronger Society” for the local womenfolk in Nalbari district
of Assam. The training demonstration was held with an objective of addressing
fear and to empower the girls morally, mentally and physically to defend
themselves in any set of circumstances. The demonstration also featured the
participation of around 250 girl students and staffs from various academic
institutions of the Nalbari district.
Note: 28th Chief of Army Staff: General
Manoj Mukund Naravane.
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